Kathleen A. Cwikla

Kathleen A. Cwikla, 58, of Tiverton, RI, long-time companion of Frank Ferreira, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at R. I. Hospital after an illness. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of Barbara (McCann) Page of Somerset.

A Summa Cum Laude graduate of UMass Dartmouth (Class of 2001), Kathleen was a history teacher for many years at BMC Durfee High School.

Besides her mother, and Frank, she is survived by: two children, Nathan Ashton (husband Ryan Lisnoff) of Portland, Oregon, and Molly Raposo (husband Fabio) of Seekonk, MA; two siblings, Michael A. Cwikla (wife Nicole) of Gresham, Oregon, and Kristine J. Dawson (husband Lee) of Newfields, New Hampshire; two grandchildren, Elli & Jaxon; niece, Kate Kingsley; nephews, Bryce Dawson & Connor Cwikla; and beloved dog, Gypsy.

Private Arrangements were with Silva-Faria Somerset Funeral Home.

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In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Kathleen’s memory to Forever Paws Animal Shelter, 300 Lynwood St, Fall River, MA 02721; 508-677-9154